Information for PIs and Observing Teams

Payment Procedures / Rate Information

Revised procedure will be in effect beginning August 2004.

Reservations
Upon filling out the VSQ reservation request form, please note that we will now require a credit card prior to confirmation of lodging. An “Authorization to Charge” form must be signed at the time of the reservation and must be faxed to Diana Hudgins (808-881-3809 or 808-885-4464), upon completion of lodging reservation request.

Billing
WMKO will no longer bill on account. Visiting observer's credit cards will be charged upon check in and Diana will email a receipt to you.

Hale Pohaku stays will be charged the same, however any additional charges, such as addtional meals or weather gear, will be charged upon receipt of billing from Mauna Kea Support Services. An itemized receipt will be emailed to you if additional charges are made to the credit card on file after departure.

Payments
Payments may be made in person in the form of a personal or institutional check if so agreed prior to arrival. WMKO accepts Diners, JCB, MasterCard, Visa and Amex.

Rates
Visiting Scientist Quarters (VSQ) rate (no meals) is $60.00 per night inclusive of taxes
Hale Pohaku rate (includes three meals beginning with Dinner and ending with Lunch) is $105.00 per night inclusive of taxes
Miscellaneous charges at Hale Pohaku can include cold weather gear $6.00, extra meals, etc.
Additional meals: Breakfast $7.50, Lunch $9.00, Dinner $15.00
(Prices are subject to change without notice)